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Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (10/30/19)
Only ONE team can be the first AEW World Tag Team Champions!
History will be made in the Mountain State!
The brawl that sparked it all is now going to be the tournament finals! Lucha Brothers or SoCal Uncensored, who will be the first ever AEW World Tag Team Champions?! Plus, a contract signing for the AEW World Championship match at Full Gear!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Sammy Guevara VS Hangman Adam Page; Page wins.
- Shanna VS Hikaru Shida; Shida wins.
- Six Man Tag: QT Marshal, Alex Reynolds & John Silver VS Best Friends & Orange Cassidy; Best Friends & Cassidy win.
- Six Man Tag: The Elite VS Kip Sabian & The Hybrid2; The Elite wins.
- Peter Avalon w/ Leva Bates VS ???; No Contest.
- AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Finals: SoCal Uncensored VS The Lucha Brothers; SCU wins and become the inaugural AEW World Tag Team Champions.
PLAY BY PLAY
Tony Schiavone waits by a private airplane.
Dynamite is kicking off, but the Nightmare Family arrives in Charleston. Cody is ready to sign that AEW World Championship contract, and gets an encouraging hug from Dustin. Cody and Tony head to the car. Cody figures “it’s just another match, right?” Well a little bit more than that. Tony gets to ride with the American Nightmare, but will the Inner Circle make the entire night a nightmare?
AEW recaps what happened after TNT had to cut away.
Jon Moxley and PAC were not satisfied with their time limit draw, but it was The Bastard who almost ended the Death Rider! However, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page came out to make the save. Omega still wants Moxley at Full Gear, and Hangman dares Pac to man up for another round!
But there was more to what happened after the show was over. Tony Khan asked to see Moxley, and Moxley stormed his way to the boss’ office. Khan says they could no longer sanction Omega VS Moxley!? Moxley doesn’t get it. So this match won’t count on the win-loss record? Exactly. Khan knows it’ll be great, but he doesn’t want AEW to be held responsible for what happens between them. “You gotta be f***ing kidding me, man!” But Khan doesn’t get why Moxley is upset, this should be good since unsanctioned matches are no disqualification. Moxley tells Khan to shut up, because he wants his win over Omega to be on the record! He’s been working too hard these last couple of months for this! Moxley had the balls to go after the “top boy” and now he’s just some “freak show” to Khan? That’s just like how everywhere else treats Moxley!
Khan keeps trying to reason with Moxley, but Moxley doesn’t care. What happens next, what happens to Omega, is on Khan’s hands now! Moxley storms out, will he make Khan and AEW management regret this?
Sammy Guevara VS Hangman Adam Page!
The Inner Circle and the Elite do battle through the #BestEver and the Problem Solver! Will Hangman keep momentum on the way to a rematch with Pac at the expense of the “young Spanish god”?
The bell rings and fans are more on Hangman’s side than Sammy’s. Sammy pretends not to care as he takes his time taking off his jacket. They circle and tie up, and they end up on the ropes. Hangman has control but lets up at the ref’s count. Sammy insults Hangman and his horse, but Hangman CHOPS him back! And CHOPS again! Hangman whips but Sammy dodges, only to run into a BOOT! Fans cheer as Hangman wrenches Sammy to a shoulder breaker, then a suplex! Cover, TWO! Hangman drags Sammy up but Sammy headlocks to block. Hangman still back suplexes but Sammy slips out and shoves. Sammy follows, hurdles, back flips and dropkicks! Then shows of as he stands up and takes a bow. Fans boo as Sammy snap suplexes Hangman to a cover, TWO!
Charleston chants “Sammy Sucks!” but Sammy pretends not to hear it. Sammy brings Hangman up to CHOP and forearm, then ram him into a corner. Sammy CHOPS again, then whips, but Hangman reverses to run in and throat chop to SLAP! Fans cheer as Sammy flounders up. Sammy BOOTS back, then hops up, to leap! But Hangman catches him, to a Fall Away Slam! Hangman kips up and runs in to clotheslines Sammy out! Fans are loving Hangman as he goes out to fetch Sammy. Hangman drags Sammy up and into the ring, but Sammy slips around to trip Hangman up! Hangman hits his back on the apron, then Sammy throws Hangman into barriers! Hangman is writhing but Sammy puts him in the ring. Sammy walks into a CHOP but gives a forearm! Sammy brings Hangman up, fireman’s carry, and does some squats to show off, before hitting the Samoan Drop! Cover, TWO!
Sammy stomps Hangman down before going to the corner. Fans boo as Sammy climbs up top. Sammy takes his time as he takes aim, to just hop down and SLAP Hangman! But Hangman just gets angry and CHOPS Sammy back! And again! Hangman throws haymakers then whips, but Sammy reverses, only for Hangman to swing him around. Sammy blocks the clothesline to spin Hangman around, but Hangman comes with the southpaw clothesline, only for Sammy to flip through! And SUPERKICK! Hangman still LARIATS! Fans are loving this “A E Dub!” opener! A standing count begins and climbs to 5, but Hangman is up at 7. Sammy follows as Charleston reaches a fever pitch. Hangman hits a corner to corner clothesline, whips Sammy and BOOTS him again! Then snap saido suplex! Sammy rolls out to the apron but Hangman is seething.
Hangman goes out to the apron to join Sammy, and brings him up for the Alabama lift. Sammy fights out to enziguri back! Then he hops back out, to run into a SCRAPBUSTER on the apron! Fans cheer while Sammy writhes, but Hangman puts him in for a POP-UP BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Sammy survives but Hangman drags Sammy up. He throws Sammy out hard, then heads to a corner. Hangman SUPER ASAIS! Direct hit!! Hangman puts Sammy in, tosses a wristband away, but Sammy gets far out of the Buckshot’s range. Hangman gets in and brings Sammy up, but sees the back hand coming. Hangman boots but Sammy knee strikes back! Rolling elbow from Hangman, but then Sammy puts him on the apron. Sammy forgets about the BUCKSHOT! Cover, Hangman wins!
Winner: Hangman Adam Page, by pinfall
The problem has been solved, and Hangman is rolling on towards Full Gear! Hangman grabs a mic and says, “It ain’t no secret that things haven’t been going so well for me. But tonight felt good!” And at Full Gear, Hangman says he’ll do some real “cowboy sh*t” and take Pac’s head off! Fans echo “Cowboy Sh*t!” as Hangman drops the mic. Will the Bastard get some Buckshot like Sammy just did?
Private Party has some legendary guests!
It’s the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express! Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen are excited to see tag team icons, and give them VIP passes. Now they can all party together!
Shanna VS Hikaru Shida!
“Portugal’s Perfect Athlete” has her Dynamite debut, but she’s up against the sensational samurai of Stardom! Will Shida redeem herself from falling short at All Out here tonight?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Shanna waistlocks but Shida pries free to a standing switch. Shanna works to do the same, and wrenches to a shoulder breaker! She wristlocks Shida but Shida rolls to wrench back. Shanna rolls, handsprings and arm-drags! Shida is up but gets another arm-drag! Shanna back kicks then runs, for a rolling neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Shanna keeps on Shida but Shida kicks back. Shida whips but Shanna reverses to send Shida out! Shanna builds speed, but Shida gets up to intercept with a knee! Shanna tumbles out and Shida starts looking for things under the ring. Shida has a chair! She stands it up, then runs to use it for a springboard to hit a FLYING KNEE! Fans fire up as Shida wipes Shanna out!
Shida gets back to Shanna and puts her in the ring. Shanna staggers but Shida gives her big knees. Shida drags Shanna up for more, and Shanna staggers about. Fans are strongly behind Shida as she scoops and gives Shanna a backbreaker! Cover, ONE, but Shida keeps on Shanna with stomps. Shida also clubs away on the back, and Shanna retreats to ropes. Shida backs off as Shanna stands, and runs in to hit another flying knee! Cover, TWO! Shanna survives but Shida seems to like the fighting spirit. Shanna CHOPS from below, then again! She throws palm strikes but gets big knees from Shida! Shida goes to run but Shanna anchors a foot. Shida drags Shanna up in a facelock, but Shanna cradle counters! TWO, and Shida throws furious forearms! Shida is losing her cool as she brings Shanna back up.
Fans rally as Shida goes to suplex. Shanna fights out and spins, but Shida breaks free to ROCK Shanna with a right! Shanna is just as mad now, and fires off as AEW goes picture in picture! She throws forearms and CHOPS again and again then whips. Shida huricanrana counters Shanna to a corner! Shida whips Shanna to ropes, but Shanna huricanranas in return! Shanna and Shida fire up and give each other forearms! Shanna rebounds to SUPER FOREARM! Cover, TWO!! Shida survives and Shanna is losing her cool. Shanna drags Shida up into underhooks, butterfly facebuster! Cover, TWO!! Shida survives again! But Shanna is winning fans over, and she hurries to a corner. Shanna climbs while Shida rises. Shanna takes too long, Shida uppercuts her back! Shida climbs but the two brawl up top. Shanna forearms but Shida gives them back!
AEW returns to single picture as Shida has Shanna. Shanna resists and clubs away, then headbutts Shida into the Tree of Woe! Shanna smiles, and leaps, WOE STOMPS! Cover, TWO!?! Shida shocks Shanna and Charleston! “That was three, ref!” Shanna kicks Shida in the ribs, then drags her back up. Shida is all but dead weight, but Shanna just slaps away on the back of her head. Shanna underhooks but Shida kicks and flails to resist the lift. Shida Alabama lifts Shanna, DUDE BUSTER! Shanna writhes but rolls to safety under a rope. Shida staggers up and shouts that she’ll end this! Shida hurries over to Shanna at the corner, drags her up, and DEAD LIFT SUPERPLEXES!! Cover, TWO!! Shida can’t believe Shanna’s this tough! But she won’t be denied, as she runs and boots, into a roll-up! TWO, and Shida runs, into a full nelson! But she wheelbarrows to a victory roll, only for Shanna to rock it back! TWO!!
Five minutes remain as Shanna hits Shida with a back kick. Shanna runs, but Shida follows, to dodge and KNEE STRIKE! Shida drags Shanna up fast, FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!! Shanna will not die! But Shida won’t let up, she runs to SHINING WIZARD! Cover, Shida wins!!
Winner: Hikaru Shida, by pinfall
What a shocking debut from Portugal’s Perfect Athlete, but being perfect was still not enough to stop Shida! Will this Stardom star shine on the road to the AEW Women’s World Championship?
Brandi Rhodes is going to a dark place.
She attacked Jamie Hayter without provocation, and without explanation. And now, she has pictures of top AEW Women’s Division contenders on her vanity mirror. She and Awesome Kong look to be preparing something truly wicked. What will become of the Women’s Division with these two growing stronger by the moment?
Chris Van Vliet is on stage to introduce the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express!
Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton present the AEW World Tag Team Championship belts to the world! It feels great to be back in Charleston, West Virginia! R’N’R beat the Oli and Arn Anderson in this very building. But now, Ortiz and Santana attack?! The Inner Circle’s Proud ‘n’ Powerful have no shame in attacking these living legends! Fans boo but the Boricuan Bad Boys won’t leave Ricky alone! They beat him with that weighted sock! P’N’P hold up the tag titles, but then let them go to go after Ricky more! DOUBLE POWERBOMB THROUGH THE STAGE!! The Young Bucks hurry out and run P’N’P off! The Bucks check on their heroes, the R’N’R Express, but it might be too little too late. Medics hurry to help Ricky while AEW goes to break.
AEW checks in with Cody and Schiavone.
They’re still some time away from the arena. The contract signing is coming, this reminds of Tuscon, Arizona, Schiavone had an interview with Willie Nelson at the pool. Schiavone went to Dusty’s room and found him “buck naked.” Dusty asked if Willie was already at the pool, and yes he ways. Dusty said, “Good,” and got dressed. The American Dream told Schiavone, “The star always comes out last.” So that’s the master plan for Cody tonight? Make Chris Jericho wait? Yep.
Cody thinks back to his dad, and he’s so excited to sign this contract. Mama Rhodes will be at Full Gear, and Cody thinks about all the shows she saw of Dusty. Cody can’t help but want to impress her. It seems so strange, with Jericho surely flanked by the Inner Circle. Cody knows how great Jericho is, but this is his time now. Schiavone knows the Rhodes/Rennels family will all be watching. That emotion is good, it will drive Cody to be even better. That’s just Schiavone’s advice, even though he’s not a wrestling coach. The history of everything, Schiavone is honored. Cody is glad to have Schiavone with him.
Six Man Tag: QT Marshal, Alex Reynolds & John Silver VS Best Friends & Orange Cassidy!
God’s Gift to Wrestling is back on TV, alongside the Beaver Boys, but Charleston doesn’t seem to care. But fans do love that Rick & Morty are hanging with the Best Friends and Orange Cassidy! The three even cosplay Rick and Morty, and another Rick!
The teams sort out and Silver starts against Chuckie T. They tie up and Chuckie headlocks but Silver powers out. Chuckie runs Silver over then tags in Trent. They double whip and double shoulder Silver down. Trent loses his wig but quickly puts it back on. Trent brings Silver up to CHOP down, then facelock. Silver slips out and snatches the hair to then BOOT Trent down! Reynolds and QT bum rush Chuckie and Cassidy while Silver holds up his trophy. The ref reprimands the trio while Silver whips Trent in for a corner clothesline. Reynolds and QT add their own, then Silver runs in, only to miss! Trent hits a tornado DDT! Tag to Chuckie, and Chuckie rallies on QT and Reynolds! Chuckie clotheslines Reynolds out then gives QT a standing Sliced Bread! Fans fire up as Chuckie runs in at Silver, but Silver dodges.
Trent tags back in, Silver runs into a rising knee! Trent hits Silver with the shotgun knee! Chuckie gives Trent back his wig, but Reynolds runs in, only to get Sole Food Half ‘n’ Half! The wigs are back on, but QT ruins the hug! Orange Cassidy returns! And he has his hands in his pocket, so you know he means business! QT talks trash but gets a “devastating” series of Sloth kicks. QT dodges the superkick, but not the no-hands dropkick! QT tumbles out while Cassidy kips up! And the ref helps him with his glasses, before everyone hugs! Cassidy then NO HAND TOPES! Silver gets the STRONG ZERO! Cover, Best Friends win!
Winners: Best Friends, Trent pinning
Rick & Morty is back on Adult Swim on November 10th, but Freshly Squeezed and his new friends are winning right here! Will Cassidy, Trent and Chuckie T rise to the top of AEW together?
It is time for the AEW World Championship contract signing!
The table is on stage as LE CHAMPEON appears first! Chris Jericho is in the Halloween spirit with that jack o’lantern suit jacket. Jericho sets the title on the table and takes a seat, but as Dusty Rhodes told Schiavone, the star comes out last. And arriving just now is The American Nightmare! Schiavone and Cody head inside, knowing full well they’re making Jericho wait. Jericho shrugs it off as Cody makes his entrance, Schiavone by his side. Cody takes his seat across the table and Schiavone welcomes Charleston to this contract signing.
Saturday, November 9th, Baltimore, Maryland, Full Gear, Chris Jericho VS Cody Rhodes for the AEW World Championship. Jericho revels in the heat the fans heap on him while Cody soaks up all the cheers. This match will have a 60 minute time limit, with a panel of three judges, should time run out. The contract is ready, and Cody takes it first as the challenger. Cody reads it over while fans cheer, and he signs his name. The contract is then passed to Jericho as fans boo. Jericho reads it over, then stands up fast. Cody reacts, and Jericho laughs at him. “Sit down, sit down.” This match is too important. Fans tell Jericho, “You Suck!” but Jericho doesn’t care, they can chant away. Jericho says he doesn’t suck, “Skeeavone” sucks.
But this match is too important to powerbomb Cody through the table. This is the biggest match in AEW history, in all of pro-wrestling in 2019, and of Cody’s career. If Cody wins, he’ll finally be a world champion. But if Cody loses, it might prove to him and the “entitled Millennial jackasses” that that he’s not as good as he thinks he is. Jericho promises to sign the contract and then teach Cody a lesson “of what it’s like to be a loser.” Jericho takes his time clicking the pen, and then signs. Jericho then stands up again, but Cody is ready. Cody even takes off his jacket just in case. Jericho tells the “hillbillies” to calm down, then looks Cody up and down. Two gentlemen keeping things civil, not making a mockery out of the title. They’re true professionals, after all. And Le Champeon has the poise and grace to ask for a handshake. Fans are wary, but Cody accepts. The two shake hands, but then Cody pulls Jericho in close. Tension rises, and fans want to see a scuffle, but Jericho says Cody “might be needed elsewhere.”
Sammy has a camera feed going, back at the limousine. Because Jake Hager is attacking Dustin Rhodes! He slams Dustin onto the limo, then knees him against it! And very, very low! He uses Dustin’s head to dent the trunk! Cody hurries to the back but Hager SLAMS the door shut on Dustin’s arm!! Cody finally arrives, along with MJF and security, but clearly the damage is done! The Inner Circle is ordered to leave, and Jericho smokes a cigar as he watches on. Jericho mocks Dustin’s pain and Cody’s anger before riding away with his Inner Circle. Schiavone said to use emotion in this coming match. Is Cody only going to have that much more to use against Jericho? Or will this be too much to handle?
Six Man Tag: The Elite VS Kip Sabian & The Hybrid2!
The challenged was issued by Superbad, Angelico and Jack Evans, and it was accepted! Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks may have a lot on their plate, but can they handle a little more? Or will Sabian and #TH2 be able to capitalize this close to Full Gear?
But wait. What is this ominous message for Omega? “You remember us, don’t you…? We’re still inseparable after all this time, aren’t we…? CLEANER. Remember your friends?” An image of Hangman, the Young Bucks, even Riho and Michael Nakazawa appears. “Remember your BEST friend?” Is that the Golden Star? “He was never on your side. And now it’s only a matter of time until everyone else goes away, too. Doesn’t it hurt being alone? Don’t worry. We can help you. Join us… And your pain will end FOREVER!!!” Wait, something is breaking through the illusions! “Yeah… Stick a sock in it, pal. Mind if I tag in this time, Kenny?” The Elite goes Deltarune! The AAA Omega Champion is Sans! And Matt and Nick Jackson are once again Street Fight’s Ryu and Ken! Will they make it game over in Charleston?
But before the bell, Sabian and TH2 attack! The ref has no choice but to ring the bell while the three beat down The Elite! The Bucks get kicked out and Sabian springboard sentons onto them both! TH2 beat up Omega, then shout at the ref. They double whip but Omega dodges and redirects to dropkick their legs out! Then Omega gives them both the Kotaru Krusher! Sabian returns to kick low and throw hands. But the Bucks return to get Sabian with the alley-oop dropkick! Fans fire up with The Elite as they run at Sabian. Sabian puts Nick on the corner, but that just sets himself up for Nick and Omega kick-elbow combo! Omega feeds Sabian to Matt’s takedown, catapult double enziguri! Sabian falls against Matt’s knees, Nick double stomps in! Fans are all fired up as the Elite has the ring!
The Terminator drums begin but TH2 yank the Bucks out! Evans springboard roundhouses Omega down! Then Evans handsprings, Sasuke Special with a little extra! Sabian stomps Matt down and covers, TWO! Sabian drags Matt up and snap suplexes to another cover, TWO! Fans rally for the Bucks as Matt grits his teeth. Sabian bumps Matt off buckles then stomps away. He hoists Matt up top and throws forearms. Sabian climbs up while fans boo TH2. Matt rights back with body shots, but Sabian springboards for a SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO! Tag to Evans and he brings Matt over. Tag to Angelico, and TH2 double whip Matt backwards! Evans handspring back elbows then Angelico lifts Matt. Evans springboards, dumdum stomp back suplex, into a modified triangle hold! Matt endures but Omega stomps him free! The ref reprimands the Elite while Sabian protests. Matt is in danger while AEW goes to break.
AEW returns as Matt SPEARS Sabian down! Nick Penalty Kicks Angelico and fans fire up! The Bucks combine, springboard splash and moonsault combo! Cover, TWO!! The Bucks are surprised but not deterred. Matt circles Sabian and brings him up to scoop. Fans declare “This is Awesome!” as Sabian slips out and torture racks Matt. Matt escapes the Deathly Hallows but Sabian gets a POISON-RANA! Both men are down but fans rally up. Matt and Sabian crawl, hot tags to Evans and Omega! Evans swings but misses, SNAP DRAGON! Angelico flies in, but also gets a SNAP DRAGON! Sabian kicks, but gets a CHOP! And a- No, Sabian denies the hat trick with an elbow, but swings into the SNAP DRAGON anyway! Fans fire up and Omega snaps his fingers. Sabian and TH2 finally fall over.
Omega takes aim at Evans, BANG, but Evans dodges. Evans waistlocks, Omega standing switches and German Suplexes, but Evans lands on his feet! Evans handspring ax kicks! But he rolls into the Bucks’ buckle bomb and boot combo! Sabian bumps Matt, springboard tornado DDT! SUPERKICK from Nick to Sabian! Eddy Gordo kick from Angelico and he fireman’s carries Nick. Matt anchors a foot, but Evans climbs up and over to dumdum stomp to MOONSAULT! Angelico has Nick up, but Omega V-TRIGGERS Angelico down! Omega has the fans at a fever pitch, and then the Terminator drums begins. Omega rises, takes aim, but Sabian intercepts to throw him out. Sabian mocks the Terminator mode, then runs, to FLY, and get caught, for a TRIPLE APRON BOMB!!
Omega goes into the ring, but Evans boots him back. Evans takes too long bragging, he springboards into a TRIPLE SUPERKICK! Omega takes aim, BANG, V-TRIGGER! And then, Electric Chair, ONE WINGED ANGEL! Cover, The Elite wins!!
Winners: The Elite, Omega pinning
There’s a reason why they call themselves “The Elite!” Sabian and The Hybrid2 learned that first hand, but will Omega and the Bucks continue to prove that?
The Bucks high-five fans, but two Rick & Morty fans won’t let go. Oh no, how did Ortiz and Santana get back in the building?! They drag Matt and Nick over the railing to beat them down! Omega hurries over and runs them off, but Proud ‘n’ Powerful get away without a scratch. What must AEW do to keep the Inner Circle under control?
Peter Avalon w/ Leva Bates VS ???
Once again, The Librarians come out to hush the crowd. And once again, the fans boo back. “It’s Halloween time, which means it is right now appropriate for all you hideous monsters to look the way you do.” Avalon and Bates were at the university library today, and they discovered some evidence as to why wrestling hasn’t come here in almost 20 years. “This place is rotten!” But wait, here comes Jon Moxley! He is coming in through the crowd and to the ring! And he gets in the ring, to give Avalon a Paradigm Shift!! Fans cheer for Moxley in thanks, and then Moxley takes up the mic.
“The grudge match everybody wants to see at Full Gear, Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley, is now an unsanctioned match.” That means no time limits, no count outs, no rules! That’s all fun, but that also means it officially doesn’t count on the record. It officially won’t be on the records, as if it isn’t taking place. Which means when Moxley beats the “so called greatest wrestler int he world,” AEW will pretend like it never happened! This is AEW treating Moxley like an outsider, a freak, in his own little box. Moxley has dealt with this his whole life! This suits, these puppets, all saying he’s a “different type of cat,” as if he doesn’t understand they’re insulting him! He isn’t stupid, but if this is how it is going to be, AEW can take the win-loss records and shove them up their ass! Moxley is the baddest SOB in the game! The sickest SOB in the game! And there ain’t no one can prove him wrong!
If AEW wants unsanctioned, they’ve got it! If they think he’s out of control now, “you ain’t seen nothing yet!” Moxley promises to beat Omega within an inch of his life when he brings “beautiful, glorious wrestling violence the likes of which we haven’t seen in this country in decades.” Omega’s blood will be on AEW’s hands! Moxley tells AEW and TNT the same thing he told the puppets, and the same thing he’ll tell anyone that doesn’t like him: “Kiss my ass and stay the hell out of my way!” Just what won’t the Death Rider do to the Best Bout Machine in Baltimore?
AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Finals: SoCal Uncensored VS The Lucha Brothers!
“This is your main event of the evening!” The titles are presented, the introductions are made, and history is also being made in Charleston! Who will be forever known as the first-ever AEW World Tag Team Champions?!
Private Party watches ringside while The Dark Order have seats backstage, made using their creepy underlings. The teams are all riled up and the fans are already thunderous but referee Aubrey Edwards works to maintain order. The teams calm down and Frankie Kazarian is ready to start with Pentagon. Pentagon says Cero Miedo and the bell rings. And the brawl is on! They pick up speed, and now Fenix and Scorpio jump in to brawl with each other! The ref shouts at them but SCU gets the edge! Fans are divided as Kaz runs, but the Lucha Brothers get past Scorpio to double SUPERKICK Kaz! Scorpio fights back, throwing Fenix out of the way. But Pentagon kicks Scorpio into Fenix’s tiger feint, and then Scorpio gets a backstabber!
Kaz is up but he walks into the pump handle DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Kaz survives so Fenix takes out Scorpio on the outside! Scorpio retaliates by whipping Fenix into steel steps! Pentagon has Kaz but Scorpio stops the package driver. He and Pentagon brawl, trading swift kicks. Scorpio runs, Pentagon follows, dodges and SLINGBLADES! Kaz gets Pentagon but Pentagon elbows out of the waistlock. Fenix walks the ropes to KICK Kaz! Pentagon wheelbarrows to a victory roll, TWO! Fenix tags in and the brothers work together to mug Scorpio in their corner with kicks and CHOPS! They double whip Scorpio at Kaz, but Scorpio monkey flips Kaz for double clotheslines! SCU has the Lucha Brothers down, and fans are fired up! Kaz drags Fenix up to throw hands while fans duel. He scoop slams Fenix to then springboard and leg drop! But Pentagon runs in as Kaz covers, so Kaz uses Fenix to block the Penalty Kick!
Kaz dumps Pentagon to the apron, and gets him with a guillotine leg drop. Scorpio leaps to huricanrana Pentagon down! Fenix runs in, but a drop toehold puts him on the ropes and Scorpio mule kicks him into Kaz’s German Suplex! Cover, TWO! Fans rally both ways as Kaz brings Fenix up. Kaz suplexes but Fenix fights free. Fenix rakes eyes! And sucker punches Scorpio! Fenix CHOPS Kaz then goes acrobatic, somehow dodging Scorpio to arm-drag Kaz away! Pentagon has Scorpio on his shoulders but Scorpio hops off, only to get a SUPERKICK! Cero Miedo echoes out as Fenix aims at Kaz. Kaz runs in but gets sent out, SUPERKICK and a kick to the leg stagger him. Fenix aims as Pentagon has Kaz across the knees, SLINGSHOT LEG DROP! The Lucha Brothers just tried to break Kaz for good! AEW goes picture in picture as the referee checks on Kaz’s back.
Pentagon drags Kaz up, puts him in the ring, and Fenix brings Kaz around for another leg drop. Cover, TWO! Fenix brings Kaz over, tags Pentagon, and they mug Kaz in their corner. Kaz tries to fight back but just gets a CHOP for it. Pentagon swaggers about, but he turns around into a CHOP from Kaz! Pentagon KICKS Kaz’s leg out while Fenix and Scorpio brawl in the background. Pentagon eggs Kaz on while Fenix rams Scorpio into barriers! Pentagon toys with Kaz then KICKS his leg out again. Kaz can’t get away, Pentagon tags Fenix back in. Fenix fires off furious hands, then backs off at the ref’s count. Fans fire up as Fenix taunts Scorpio more. The ref has to keep Scorpio back while Fenix and Pentagon get in cheap shots. Fenix dropkicks Kaz down hard and covers, TWO! Fenix keeps on Kaz by hooking an arm and rolling Kaz around. Kaz reaches for ropes but gets up to throw haymakers! Kaz fights out of the Lucha Brothers’ corner, swings Fenix around, ANGEL’S WINGS! That one’s for Daniels!
Fans rally up, hot tag to Scorpio! Scorpio rallies on the Lucha Brothers, big leaping elbow and a big dropkick take them down! Scorpio runs in at Pentagon but is put on the apron. He hits back and slingshots, headscissors throws Pentagon out! Fenix returns, waistlocks but Scorpio elbows free. Scorpio runs, dodges Fenix and FLIES out onto Pentagon! Scorpio hurries back but Fenix wrecks him with a dropkick! Kaz climbs up to LEAP! His huricanrana crashes against the apron as he throws Fenix onto Pentagon! All four men are down and the referee checks on Kaz again. Fans hope they “Fight Forever!” but Kaz almost did himself in. Teams regroup and Scorpio has Pentagon. Kaz runs in and gets the assist for the tornado DDT! Fenix runs in, Scorpio tilt-o-whirls for his own DDT! Cover, TWO!! SCU almost had it but Scorpio calls Kaz in.
Scorpio chicken wings Fenix up but Pentagon runs in to kick SCU away. Pentagon lines up the shot, springboard DESTROYER! Scorpio boots Fenix and runs, into a somersault CUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Fenix is shocked but “This is Awesome!” Scorpio fights out of a waistlock again, but Fenix reels him out. They both run, they both crossbody! Pentagon aims at Kaz and runs over, but Kaz hops over to then kick. Pentagon blocks and says Cero Miedo, before he POWERBOMBS Kaz through the timekeeper’s table!! Fans lose their minds, Kaz has to be broken here. Pentagon and Fenix regroup but Scorpio fights them both! He runs, into a SUPERKICK! Fenix gets the boost from Pentagon for a BIG splash! Cover, TWO!! But the Lucha Brothers coordinate, Fenix climbs but Scorpio cradle counters! Somehow Kaz is back and he intercepts Fenix, SCU WINS?!
Winners: SoCal Uncensored, Scorpio Sky pinning; INAUGURAL AEW World Tag Team Champions
An incredible and truly stunning victory! The Lucha Brothers still need a moment to register it happened, but we all just witnessed history! Will Charleston forever be the BEST town SCU’s ever been in?
My Thoughts:
An incredible episode right here! So much amazing stuff, even the “filler” was a lot of fun. First, it was quite obvious tonight was sponsored by Rick & Morty, fans got to have Halloween masks and Best Friends plus Cassidy cosplaying, it was hilarious. Naturally Best Friends and Cassidy win, but it was still a good spot for QT Marshall to make his television in-ring return, since he already had his AEW Dark debut. I would love to see if QT Marshall makes a feud with Cassidy and talks about apples and oranges. While we learned about Moxley VS Omega being Unsanctioned from the TV spot to open, it was great for Moxley to attack Peter Avalon and then make it known to the crowd. His promo was amazing, though I am surprised with his line about the win-loss record. We’re basically a month into AEW using those, seems almost too soon to be saying anything about it. But if this means we’re getting an even more intense match than what both Moxley and Omega have had against Joey Janela, this is going to be insane.
The one great thing about AEW right now is that what you would think is a squash match is anything but. Shanna comes out of nowhere to debut, and she puts on a hell of a match with Hikaru Shida. In the end, Shida wins as she technically needs it more to stay afloat in the Women’s Division. I’m also really curious as to what Brandi Rhodes and Awesome Kong are plotting for the division, with Brandi going spooky Heel in that vignette. Hangman VS Sammy was a great opener, but boy the Inner Circle was busy tonight. I feel like Ortiz and Santana were used a little too much. Either attack Rock ‘n’ Roll Express and still go after the Bucks right after, or be in disguise as Rick & Morty fans to attack the Bucks after their match. Doing both seems redundant, but at the same time, things seemed to align where they could do both with it being Rick & Morty night. The attack on R’N’R was definitely more impactful, so I would’ve stuck to just that.
The Elite VS Sabian & TH2 was still a great Six Man, though. Everything was so much fun, from the Undertale style intro for Kenny to Sabian & TH2 taking the fight to The Elite. In the end, The Elite wins, because it keeps them all strong towards Full Gear, and again sets up that Inner Circle ambush. The contract signing was done brilliantly. This is where playing off of what WWE does actually works, because Jericho of course references how almost ever contract signing in WWE ends in a fight between the signing parties. But here, it was about attacking Cody through his family, as Hager just wrecks Dustin. Hager has yet to have a match in AEW, and I’m pretty sure this kayfabe keeps Dustin away, but I don’t know if Cody would risk falling for an Inner Circle trap having a match so soon before Full Gear. Maybe we wait a bit, and Dustin can fight Hager on the road to the next AEW PPV as his revenge.
And of course, what could top it off better than the historic tag title match? Things got a bit dicey, though, with Kaz doing his huricanrana to Fenix on the apron. I think Kaz is getting too old for that spot in particular, but thankfully he didn’t injure himself right there. I suppose as the Faces, and unofficially dedicating this match to Christopher Daniels with the Angel’s Wings randomly, SCU were the right choices to win. This was historic enough, and we can worry about crowning dual champions some other time, depending on when and where The Lucha Brothers come back for another try. Obviously there are plenty of teams who will want those belts, and we might as well consider Young Bucks VS Ortiz & Santana the #1 Contender’s match right now. Either match up would be an instant classic, I just hope AEW can break the mold of always having Face(s) VS Heel(s), as far as title match stories go.
My Score: 9.2/10
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Will the Maniac survive his homecoming?
Jon Moxley is back in Cincinnati, but Powerhouse Hobbs is back for revenge! Will the Book of Hobbs finally have a chapter as the AEW World Champion?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kenny Omega VS Brian Cage w/ The Don Callis Family; Omega wins.
- Six Man Tag: Mark Briscoe & Private Party VS The Hurt Syndicate; The Hurt Syndicate wins.
- Christian Cage w/ The Patriarchy VS Hook; Hook wins, by disqualification.
- AEW Women’s World Championship #1 Contender’s Casino Gauntlet: Toni Storm wins and will challenge Mariah May for the title at Grand Slam: Australia.
- AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley w/ The Death Riders VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs; Moxley wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Kenny Omega VS Brian Cage w/ The Don Callis Family!
It’s a battle of machines to begin Maximum Carnage! The Cleaner won at WrestleDynasty, then returned to AEW last week to assure us that while he may not be the Kenny Omega he once was, he’s still going to fight until he’s back on top! But will that comeback begin tonight? Or will not even the former AEW World Champion be better than Cage?
The bell rings and the fans fire up. Callis is on commentary complaining that Omega “assaulted” him last week when Callis simply wanted to welcome Omega back. Omega and Cage tie up, and Cage pushes Omega to a corner. Cage takes a swing but Omega dodges. Omega fires hands in return, then ROCKS Cage, and CHOPS him! Cage snarls, Omega grins, and Omega CHOPS again! Cage eggs Omega on so Omega CHOPS! Omega kicks and CLUBS Cage, whips him to ropes, but Cage reveres. Omega dropkicks a leg out! Omega keeps moving, dropkicks the other leg, and Cage goes to a corner. The fans fire up as Omega runs in and ELBOWS Cage.
Omega goes to fireman’s carry but Cage is a meaty man. Cage CLUBS Omega, the fans boo, but Cage ROCKS Omega. Cage whips, Omega KICKS him away, then Omega reels Cage in! But Cage is still too meaty for a bomb lift! Omega still wants it, but Cage BACKDROPS him away! The fans boo but Cage scoops Omega for some bicep curls! The fans boo more, but Cage FALL AWAY SLAMS Omega! Callis admires Cage’s muscles as Cage flexes. Cage stalks Omega, RAMS him into the corner again and again. The fans tell off Callis, and Omega facelocks! Cage BACKDROPS free again, then aims from a corner.
Omega hobbles to his feet, but Cage LARIATS him into a corner! The fans boo more but Cage stands Omega up. Cage whips corner to corner, runs in, but Omega BOOTS him! Cage comes back, Omega goes up and over, rolls, but Cage stops the rana to BOMB Omega! Cage deadlifts Omega up, but Omega RANAS free! The fans fire up as Cage tumbles out! The fans cheer Omega on as the Terminator Drums begin! Omega builds speed, but Lance Archer stands in the way! The fans boo, but Omega BOOTS Archer down! But then Cage LARIATS Omega! Callis is proud of his guys while Cage soaks up the heat. Cage drags Omega up and TOSSES him out.
Cage soaks up more heat while Omega staggers around. Cage goes out to whip Omega hard into railing! Cage mocks the fans, “Who’s the Best Bout Machine now?” Cage brings Omega up while the fans boo, and SMACKS him off the apron! The ref starts the ring count, but Cage hoists Omega up! Cage aims, and he PRESS SLAMS Omega on the desk! The fans boo but Callis nods. The ref argues with Cage, Archer & Callis mug Omega! The fans boo, Callis gets away with all that, and Omega is busted open from hitting the desk hood, but Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Archer taunts Omega, the ref reprimands, but The Callis Family soaks up the heat. Omega stirs, but Cage goes out to refresh the count. Cage drags Omega from the desk to then RAM him into the apron! The ref reprimands but Cage CHOPS Omega! Cage brings Omega around to then whip hard into more railing! The ring count is climbing again, but Cage digs his boot into Omega’s face! Cage lets off to go into the ring, and Archer mockingly cheers Omega. Maximum Carnage returns to single picture and Omega makes it to the ring. Cage climbs a corner and he deadlift SUPERPLEXES Omega in! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Omega stays in this, but Cage grows frustrated. Cage does his Terminator Drums but the fans boo. Omega rolls from apron to ramp as it is flush with the ring. Cage storms out after Omega, brings him up, but Omega fires body shots! Cage BODY BLOWS in return! Cage sputters, Cage brings him around, but Omega fires hands! The fans fire up, Omega CHOPS, but Cage knees low! Cage winds up but Omega BOOTS the lariat, then V-TRIGGERS Cage’s face! Omega whips, Cage reverses, POP-UP- RAN- NO! Cage blocks the counter to his bomb, and he POWERBOMBS Omega into the ring after all!
Cage storms in, fireman’s carries, F5! Cover as Callis laughs, TWO!! Omega survives but Cage stays on him. Cage pump handles but Omega fights with elbows! Omega goes to a corner, BOOTS Cage in return, then runs, SLAM DUNK! Omega grits his teeth and the fans fire up. Omega MOONSAULTS, but onto Cage’s knees! Cage then PUMP-HANDLE FACEBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! omega survives but Callis shouts for Cage to stay on him! Cage looms over Omega while the fans rally up. Cage drags Omega to his feet, RAMS him into a corner, then RAMS into him again! Cage puts Omega up top, then CHOPS!
Omega drops to the apron but Cage climbs up. Omega SLAPS away on Cage’s face! The fans fire up as Omega then springboards, to SUPER SUNSET POWERBOMB! And then V-TRIGGER!! Cover, TWO!! Cage survives and Callis is relieved! The fans rally up as Omega rises and Cage goes to ropes. “This is Awesome!” as Omega aims, BANG! V0 NO, Cage dodges and GERMAN- NO, Omega slips free! Omega BOOTS Cage, full nelsons, but Cage snapmares free! Omega ducks the discus, Cage ducks the lariat, but the V-TRIGGER hits! Cage ends up on ropes, V-TRIGGER again! And then Omega stands Cage up, and Electric Chair Lifts!
The fans fire up as Omega brings Cage around, for the ONE WINGED ANGEL!! Cover, Omega wins!!
Winner: Kenny Omega, by pinfall
Just as his new theme says, Omega has risen like the phoenix! But wait! Archer attacks, and Kyle Fletcher shows up to join in! The fans boo as the Callis Family mugs Omega! BODY BLOW!! The fans boo again, but here comes OSPREAY! Ospreay fires hands with Fletcher, and he LARIATS Fletcher up and out! Archer choke grips Ospreay! CHOKE- NO, Ospreay slips free and ENZIGIRIS! Archer staggers around, into a V-TRIGGER! Ospreay adds a HIDDEN BLADE! The fans fire up as Aerial Assassin and Best Bout Machine stand together again! Callis is furious, and then Ospreay BOOTS Fletcher off the apron! PLANCHA!
Wait, wait, wait! Now Konosuke Takeshita is here! The Alpha has returned from his trip to Japan, and he shows off both belts! Omega just shows him both fists! The fans fire up for this brawl, but Fletcher slithers in! SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF on Omega! Takeshita hits a LARIAT on Omega! Ospreay returns to fire hands and CHOPS! But Kyle CLAWS Ospreay’s eyes! ALPHA ELBOW from Takeshita! The fans boo but now Kyle and Konosuke get Ospreay and Omega up! STEREO BRAINBUSTERS!! The fans boo as the Callis Family stands tall, though it helps that it was 4v2 in the end. But will the Family leave their former brothers in arms dead and buried in the past?
MVP speaks.
“I’m not just adept at managing the affairs of the Hurt Syndicate. I am an expert in managing how much oxygen you can breathe. For the first time in two-and-a-half years, MVP’s taking off the suit and lacing up the boots. We are the Hurt Syndicate…” Shelton Benjamin finishes the line with, “And we hurt people.” Will they do just that against Mark Briscoe & Private Party? We find out just after the break.
Chris Jericho speaks.
“Hi, guys~! Welcome to another New York Minute. I hope everybody’s enjoying Dynamite tonight right here in Cincinnati, in the heart of the Bluegrass State. But you’re gonna enjoy yourselves even more this Saturday on Collision, as we get ready for one of the biggest, most anticipated matches in Collision history. It’s gonna be The Learning Tree and Jon Moxley’s Death Riders VS Rated FTR, The Outrunners, and Powerhouse Hobbs.” Bryan Keith says, “That’s a dozen mother effers!” Jericho and Big Bill both give a concerned sideways glance, then Bill continues by saying, “As the Learning Tree always says, ‘Size matters.'”
Jericho says yes it does indeed, Redwood! And they also know all about their opponents, especially Rated FTR! The Learning Tree has already shown that Cope is a Dope, and Harwood is No Good! What’s Jericho got for Cash Wheeler? Uh… Wheeler… is a Kneeler! Get it? Like, he’s kneeling at the feet of the King of New York! Sick burn, LT. Jericho knows everyone is asking why Jericho and Moxley are tagging together, how could they possibly get along? Well, Jericho will say this. He has known Moxley a long time, and he can guarantee that they will be on the same page. Right? That’s it! Another New York Minute! Thanks, guys~!
Well, it is certainly a star-studded 6v6 set up for Saturday, but will things go Jericho’s way? Or will the #RatedFTRunners and The Book of Hobbs be the ones to punctuate Maximum Carnage?
“Everyone, show some love for… Ricochet!”
What? The fans boo as The One & Only makes his way out here, golden scissors in his lapel pocket. Those are the very same scissors Ricochet used to assault Swerve Strickland like a complete psycho! Ricochet tells the fans to hush before he steps into the ring, then he grabs a mic. The fans chant “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Ricochet is very annoyed by this, and he asks they all quiet down. The fans boo instead. Ricochet wants to speak but he’s rather flustered. The “SWERVE’S HOUSE” chants return and that riles Ricochet up a bit more. Ricochet paces, and says, “Y’know what? It’s okay. That’s how it’s gonna be? Listen. A picture is worth a thousand words.” And so on the tron is the image of Ricochet holding a bloodied Swerve up by his dreadlocks.
But then “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” The man himself is here! Ricochet says okay, he’s ready. But no he’s not, cuz Nana slides in from the crowd! Nana SMACKS Ricochet on the back, then does his dance! The fans cheer as now the Most Dangerous Man walks his way out here, chain draped over his shoulders. Ricochet scrambles away before Swerve can lash him! Ricochet runs away into the crowd but Swerve is in pursuit! Swerve shoves security out of his way, but Ricochet’s escaped to the cold streets of Cincinnati! Will Swerve get his hands on his new target next time?
AEW shares “A Day in the Life of a CEO.”
That is to say, we’re following Mercedes Mone as she does her media rounds. “First, we make money.” Mone was a special guest on the Sherri Shepherd show shortly after winning even more gold at WrestleDynasty. Sherri got to admire the “Queen of Southside” Championship that comes along with the Rev-Pro Undisputed British Women’s Championship, both of which Mone won off Mina Shirakawa. Mone signed autographs, took pictures with fans, and Sherri promised that she’ll be there whenever Mone’s in town. “Then, we shop.” Mone bought herself some new jewelry with the money she surely earned becoming a FOUR BELT CEO.
“Them, we train.” Mone knows it is a New Year, and she is dripping with gold! She also knows having four belts puts an even bigger target on her back, but she stays ready! Whoever wants to jump on the Money Train next, let’s go! #MoneChangesEverything, but will she continue to stack dollars and collect titles?
Six Man Tag: Mark Briscoe & Private Party VS The Hurt Syndicate!
The Sussex County Chicken was not a chicken when it came to facing down any of the men in the Hurt Syndicate, but that’s why he ended up getting beat up 3v1! Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy came to Briscoe’s rescue, especially since they were told to their faces that the Hurt Syndicate wants the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Will MVP, the Standard of Excellence & The All Mighty begin on their New Year’s Resolution to hurt people? Or can Briscoe, Quen & Zay #ManUp and take the fight to them?
The trios sort out, but the Syndicate just attacks all at once! The bell rings, Briscoe and MVP stay in the ring but Lashley & Shelton drag Private Party out of the ring! And send them into railing! MVP UPPERCUTS Briscoe to a corner, stomps a mudhole in, then ELBOWS Briscoe down. MVP fires hands, then reels him in for a suplex. Briscoe slips free to CHOP! And ROCK! And CHOP again! Briscoe whips corner to corner, MVP reverse, but Briscoe goes up and out! Briscoe SWATS the haymaker to UPPERCUT back! Briscoe goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, ONE!! MVP shows his own grit but Briscoe stands him up.
Briscoe UPPERCUTS MVP, throws hands, then fires more hands in the corner. Briscoe whips, MVP reverses, but Briscoe avoids a boot! Briscoe runs up, but MVP BOOTS again! The fans are torn but MVP looms over Briscoe. MVP drags Briscoe up, then ROCKS him! MVP brings Briscoe around, TOSSES him out, then tags to Shelton. Shelton storms over to Briscoe, and sends him into railing! And then into the apron! And back to railing! And back to apron! Shelton scoops and SLAMS Briscoe on the floor, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Shelton leaves Briscoe behind to the mercy of the ring count, but Briscoe stirs already. Briscoe crawls, but Shelton tags Lashley, and Lashley drags Briscoe up. Lashley RAMS Briscoe into the apron, APRON URENAGES, then shoves Briscoe in. Lashley fires up, runs in, and RAMS Briscoe in the corner! Lashley then brings Briscoe around for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! A third cover, TWO!! Lashley is frustrated but he drags Briscoe into a chinlock. Lashley tags MVP, and they mug Briscoe while he’s down. The ref reprimands but MVP fires knees into Briscoe again and again. MVP then scoops to SLAM Briscoe down!
MVP runs to drop a KNEE! Cover, TWO! Briscoe stays in this but MVP covers again, TWO! Another cover, TWO!! Briscoe is toughing it out but MVP brings him over. Tag to Shelton and now they mug Briscoe in the corner. Shelton fires hands on Briscoe against the ropes, then snapmares him. Shelton clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Briscoe down. Briscoe endures, fights up, and fires body shots! Briscoe runs, but into an ELBOW! Shelton tags MVP, and MVP looms over Briscoe. MVP stomps Briscoe, then brings him up again. Briscoe fires body shots and forearms, but MVP ROCKS him! Briscoe CHOPS back!
Briscoe fires hands on Shelton & Lashley, but MVP ROCKS Briscoe! MVP drags Briscoe up, reels him in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Maximum Carnage returns to single picture as MVP has Briscoe up again. Briscoe fires more body shots, then firearms! MVP throat chops, then SMASHES Briscoe off his knee! The fans are torn but MVP feels it. MVP runs to “BALLIN~!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Briscoe stays in this but MVP drags him up. MVP hits a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but the fans rally. Briscoe fires forearms on MVP, MVP hits back. MVP whips, but Briscoe ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER MVP!
The fans fire up while MVP and Briscoe are both down! Briscoe and MVP crawl, Private Party is fired up, and we get hot tags to Shelton and Zay! Zay ROCKS Shelton, springboards and CROSSBODIES! Zay then bobs ‘n’ weaves to fire “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” Shelton shoves Zay but Zay pop-up DROPKICKS! The fans fire up with Zay, he tags Quen. MVP runs in, Private Party dodges to DOUBLE DORPKICK! Shelton’s back up, but he gets DOUBLE DROPKICKS! Lashley storms in but into DOUBLE DROPKICKS! Lashley rebounds, but into DOUBLE DORPKICKS again! Lashley falls out and fans fire up!
Private Party holds the way open for Briscoe to DIVE! The cannonball tope takes Lashley out! But MVP & Shelton both back suplex! Private Party lands out, and they both dodge! Quen PELES Shelton, Zay QUEBRADAS MVP! The fans fire up again as Private Party focuses on MVP. Quen whips Zay and Zay LARIATS MVP and himself up and out of the ring! Shelton spins Quen around to kick low! Shelton brings Quen up but Quen fights the bomb! Quen then hits a JUMPING FLATLINER! Cover, TWO!! Quen almost hit Paydirt on the Standard of Excellence, but we see Lashley THROW Briscoe overhead and to the floor!
Quen calls to Zay and then sets up. Zay runs in, PARTY IN MOTION! Zay brings Shelton around, Quen kicks low! TWIST OF- NO, Shelton stops that, and feeds Quen to a MILE HIGH SPINEBUSTER! Zay leaps, into Shelton’s arms! GERMAN SUPLEX! Private Party ends up at the ropes, Lashley runs to SPEAR Zay! Quen staggers up, MVP BOOTS Briscoe for good measure! Shelton brings Quen in, GERMAN SUPLEX! Then a SUPERKICK! Cover, Hurt Syndicate wins!
Winners: The Hurt Syndicate, by pinfall
MVP raises the hands of his associates, and they just got a pin on the AEW World Tag Team Championships! Will nothing stop Shelton & Lashley from taking those titles off of Private Party?
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
After Swerve Strickland almost got his revenge on Ricochet, these two will have THREE WEEKS to prepare themselves for a showdown! Dynamite will be in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5th, who will survive this grudge match?
Jeff Jarrett is here!
Cincinnati cheers as Double J makes his way to the ring, and he grabs a mic to say, “What’s up, Cincinnati? Y’know, the last few weeks, I mean, they sure have been humbling for me.” But then before he can say more, MJF makes his way out here! The fans are torn seeing the Wolf of Wrestling strut out here, and he has them cut his music. MJF steps into the ring with Jarrett, throws his gum into the crowd, and says, “Humbling? Jeff Jarrett, you have yet to learn the definition of the word. Last week, I gave you the opportunity of a lifetime, bud. And you had the audacity to turn me down?”
Jarrett tells Max to not even get started. MJF was too lazy to enter the gauntlet, so he came up with some scheme- MJF shouts for Jarrett to NEVER interrupt him!! The fans boo but MJF cools off. He just wants “Jeffery” to get real. This is MJF. If MJF retired tomorrow, he’d go into the AEW Hall of Fame! He’s a living legend! Jarrett walks around like he is one, too, and he sure has the “dumb shmucks” convinced. But allow MJF to “school all the simple-minded folk on the real legacy of The Last Outlaw. Emphasis on ‘Last,’ because Jeff Jarrett is the last thing you see before your favorite wrestling company dies.”
The fans boo but Jarrett laughs that off. MJF tells Double J that this last year with the possibility of him winning MJF’s Triple B would be “a whole lot cuter and warmer and fuzzier” if Jarrett wasn’t “literally the definition of a pro-wrestling grim reaper.” The fans boo, MJF says he is talking, so what’re they doing? Shut up! MJF continues by saying that when he thinks on Jarrett’s career, it is enough to make him wanna drink. Oh… Sorry, MJF took it way too far. He knows Jarrett is a raging alcoholic. Recovering! Sorry, MJF meant recovering. But hey, MJF just had a great idea! “Listen to me, you fat skank, I’m talking, shut your fat mouth!”
The fans boo but MJF goes on to say he has a great idea. How about for the health of AEW and for Jarrett, MJF sends Jarrett packing back to rehab where he belongs. But hey, do MJF a favor before then. Make sure that sexy wife of his, Karen, sticks around. MJF happens to be a big fan of hers. But hey, he’s not a monster, he’s the Salt of the Earth. So when MJF’s “through with her,” he’ll ship her back to Tennessee for Jarrett. That way, Jarrett can be the first man in history to know what a generational talent and an Olympic gold medalist’s nuts taste like!! The fans boo but Jarrett still laughs MJF off.
“Max, Max, Max… Not only everything you just said was crude and stupid, but it’s all been said before a thousand times. It’s all been done before a thousand times. But let’s get to the heart of the matter, Max. Let’s get to business.” Jarrett knows the best years of his career are behind him. But last Summer, when Jarrett entered the Owen Hart Cup, the AEW fans awakened a passion in him. The fans cheer that! The fans awakened a desire Jarrett didn’t even know he still had. And Jarrett will do everything in his power to keep that fire going, to keep that passion going, because it’s the one thing that puts him on track to the AEW World Championship.
The fans cheer again, and Jarrett tells Max, back to that shtick. MJF thinks he can just poke fun at Jarrett, have his zingers, and hurt Jarrett’s feelings, right? Oh, Max, Jarrett was MJF before MJF was MJF! Everything MJF can say or do, Jarrett has done. He did it before MJF, and he did it better than you. But hey, hold on! Before we get all bent out of shape, MJF kinda confused Jarrett. Jarrett isn’t sure if MJF’s a dumbass or a scumbag. But knowing where MJF comes from, maybe it’s all the above. Because hear Jarrett out, there are days where Jarrett feels sorry for MJF. The fans chant, “He’s Our Scumbag!” and Jarrett agrees.
But see, Jarrett has some family history on this scumbag. MJF had a tough upbringing. It must’ve been tough being raised by a call girl for a mother. And MJF’s ambulance chancing attorney of an old man, well, it must be tough being raised by that. Jarrett knows for a fact that when Mr. Friedman knocked Mrs. Friedman up, she still made him pay for that. MJF is seething but Jarrett tells him to hold on. The old saying goes, “We all marry our mommies.” So that’s very fitting for MJF when his old lady is nothing but a Canadian call girl.
And oh, one final thing. This very ring, the night MJF was tearing the house down with Will Ospreay, that was just his version of 60 Minutes Through. At the same time, in the back parking lot, his old lady was doing her version of 60 Minutes Through, with about ten other wrestlers! Max, look at Jarrett! MJF needs Jarrett, and he doesn’t even know why. But it’s because MJF is drowning in his own s*it! MJF may be lazy, entitled, and a pr*ck, but deep down, he’s a scared little boy. MJF was scared to enter the enter the gauntlet, scared that at just 28 years of age, his best years are behind him, and he’s scared of ever getting back on top.
And like Jarrett said last week, MJF is scared of becoming a one hit wonder! The fans chant “One Hit Wonder!” at MJF, but MJF says no no no! One Hit Wonder? Scared? MJF is NOTHING like Jarrett! MJF didn’t need his daddy to make him a top guy, MJF didn’t need to start his own company to be a top guy, because MJF made MJF! We saw in the past what happens when Jarrett is “King of the Mountain,” but let’s talk about when MJF is king. MJF is the only man to thank for the biggest pro-wrestling show of all time: 82 THOUSAND, Wembley Stadium, AEW All In! MJF is the one to thank for the record PPV buys, record TV ratings, and record ticket sales!
MJF was the BEST IN THE WORLD! The fans do cheer that. MJF says Jarrett can laugh all he wants, because then MJF got screwed. Screwed out of his world championship! His name, his legacy, his reputation, dragged through the mud to this day! The same people who put MJF on a pedestal now have willingly, with a smile on their face, taken it out from under and treated him like nothing! MJF ain’t nothing! And MJF will tell Jeff something! MJF doesn’t want to win the world title, he NEEDS to win it so he can shove it down every single one of their throats! But instead, MJF has to wait in line for Jeff Jarrett?
MJF laughs and say should on here. With all due respect, the people aren’t very bright. And with all due respect, no wrestling fan has ever given a single, solitary s*it about Jarrett. But y’know what really pisses MJF off, Slapnuts? The fact that “just because” Jarrett was best friends with Owen Hart, Jarrett thinks he his owed a grand finale? Jarrett may have had all these stupid, simple-minded shmucks convinced, but MJF sees through Jarrett’s BS. During the Owen Cup, Jeff saw through the “carny succubus.” Jarrett is nothing more than a LEECH, riding the coattails of his DEAD FRIEND!
Oh, did MJF strike a chord now? He thought Jarrett was all tough. Or does he just not like it when MJF talks about his old pal, Owen Hart? JARRETT DECKS MJF! Jarrett rains down fists and the fans fire up! Security rushes out there and they drag Jarrett away, but Jarrett throws them all away! Jarrett CLOBBERS MJF, but Karen rushes out here! Karen gets Jeff to stop, but then MJF grabs Karen in a SLEEPER! The fans boo, MJF throws Karen at Jeff, then runs away. The Wolf of Wrestling is again a worm, will The Last Outlaw make sure to exterminate him once and for all?
BREAKING NEWS for Collision!
Maximum Carnage this Saturday was already big, but now we add some gold! Kazuchika Okada faces former Chaos teammate, Tomohiro Ishii, in a defense of the Continental Championship! Will the Rainmaker make it rain in Cincy? Or will the Stone Pitbull sink his teeth into an AEW title?
Christian Cage w/ The Patriarchy VS Hook!
Captain Charisma still has his All In Casino Gauntlet contract, but that’s because he hasn’t had a clear path to a cash-in just yet. He wants to add to his “family” first, can Christian convince the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil to be his new son? Or will Hook make sure Christian can’t even hold that contract in his hands?
Well speaking of, Hook attacks Christian during his entrance! The fans fire up as Hook rains down fists, his real dad, Taz, watching on commentary! Shayna Wayne steps to Hook, but that’s just a distraction so Christian can run away into the ring. Hook storms in, the bell rings, but Christian bails back out! Christian wants a timeout but this ain’t that kind of match! Hook runs out to CLUB Christian, SMACK him off the apron, and he fires hands! Hook’s busted hand seems back to 100%, he has no problems throwing shots! But Christian puts Hook on barriers to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! But Hook turns things around to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP!
The ring count is climbing, Christian pushes past to slide into the ring, but Hook storms after him. Hook ROCKS Christian and has him on ropes! Hook CHOKES Christian, but he lets off as the ref counts. Hook fires shots, whips Christian, but Christian bails out! The fans boo as Christian wants to just run away! Hook pursues up the ramp and to the tunnel! They brawl in there, Hook CLUBS Christian back down the ramp, but Christian turns things around. Christian UPPERCUTS, then CHOPS! Christian runs up, but Hook BACKDROPS him into the ring! Hook storms in, and Christian wants mercy! The fans boo, but Christian tries to explain.
Christian still tries to recruit Hook to his side, saying he’ll be a better father than Taz. Hook looks Christian in the eyes as Christian promises he can take Hook to a higher level. They hug?! The fans are torn, but then Hook hits a BELLY2BELLY! Hook got one over on Christian, and now throws down hands in the corner! The fans count along, Hook goes all the way to TEN! Hook hops down, then whips Christian back into the corner! Christian bounces off buckles, falls back, and then falls out of the ring! Mother Shayna is there to comfort him, and the fans boo while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Hook paces while the ring count climbs. Christian catches his breath, but then here come Kip Sabian & Nick Wayne. Hook stares Christian’s “sons” down, but Christian slides in to CLOBBER Hook! Christian stomps away at the ropes, then stands on Hook! The ref counts, Christian steps off, and he soaks up the heat. But wait! Katsuyori Shibata is here! The Wrestler is still a friend of Hook’s, and he coaches Hook up. Christian protests but the ref says it is only fair with The Patriarchy all at ringside. Hook storms up to Christian, fires body shots, and he backs Christian into a corner! Christian bumps Hook off buckles, CHOPS, then reels him in! REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO!
Christian stays on Hook by CLAWING his face! The ref reprimands, Christian stops, and Christian soaks up the heat. Christian CLUBS Hook down, stands on that bad hand, then stands Hook back up. Christian CLUBS Hook down again, steps on the hand, then drags Hook. Hook drags Christian down into a cradle, TWO! Christian CLOBBERS Hook! Christian puts Hook on ropes, then CHOKES him by standing on his back! The ref counts, Christian steps off, and Shibata coaches Hook while Christian hugs his “family.” Hook rises up, Christian brings him around and hits a snapmare. Christian has a chinlock, but he’s also smothering Hook!
The ref counts, Christian shifts into a legal chinlock, but Hook endures. Hook fights around, Maximum Carnage returns to single picture, and Hook throws body shots! Hook runs, but Christian ELBOWS him at the ropes! The fans boo but Christian paces around Hook. Christian stands Hook up in a corner, climbs up, and now he rains down fists! Christian stares Taz down between punches, but Hook brings Christian off the corner with a fireman’s carry! Christian grabs ropes in desperation, so Hook TOSSES him out! The fans and Taz all fire up! Christian staggers, Hook FLYING FOREARMS from the apron!
The fans fire up while Kip & Nick coach Christian. Hook SMACKS Christian off the steel steps! And then runs up to KNEE Christian against the steel! The fans cheer as Hook puts Christian’s hand on the steps! Hook steps up to STOMP- NO, Christian avoids getting his hand crushed! And then he YANKS Hook off the steps! Hook lands bad on his lower back, but Christian pushes him into the ring. Christian climbs the corner, and FROG SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Hook survives and the fans fire up! Christian snarls and goes back up the corner. FROG SPLASH again!! Christian says one more time, and he climbs back up!
Christian leaps again, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Hook survives and Christian argues with the ref, but the count was fair. Christian runs corner to corner, but Hook KNEES the spear away! Both men stagger, Christian rebounds, SPEAR!! Cover, ONE?!? Hook shocks everyone, especially Christian! Christian storms up on Hook again, brings him up, but Hook fires body shots! Hook whips, Christian reverses, but Hook LARIATS! And LARIATS again! And KNEES low! Hook UCHIMADAS Christian to a corner, then LARIATS! Hook reels Christian in, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO!
Christian survives, rises up, but Hook storms up. Christian kicks low, dragon sleepers, but Hook slips through to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Not quite perfect, but both men are slow to get up. The fans rally, Christian hobbles around, but Hook clamps on! REDRUM!! Christian reaches out, has his legs on the ropes, and he climbs up! Hook drops Christian at 4! The fans cheer, and now Hook throws down crossface forearms! Then RED- NO, Christian slips out the back, and he CLAWS the eyes! Christian POSTS Hook, then argues with the ref. This lets Kip & Nick creep up, but Shibata storms over!
Shibata tells Kip & Nick to stay back, but Christian slides out to get Shibata! REVERSE DDT to the floor!! The fans boo but Hook ROCKS Christian! And KNEES Nick! And LARIATS Kip! Hook pursues Christian into the ring, RED- NO, Christian slips free! Chicken wings and KILL- NO, REDRUM!! But Christian RAMS Hook into buckles! Hook lets go, but hops up to jump on! REDRUM BACKPACK!! Christian falls, he calls in his boys! They attack, that’s a disqualification!
Winner: Hook, by disqualification
The fans boo as Kip & Nick stomp away on Hook! The Patriarchy won’t let Hook have his way, and Taz can’t believe it! Christian tells his boys to fetch him some things, and they bring in chairs! The fans boo as Christian wants to go Rated R like Cope! But Taz gets off the desk to say this ain’t happening! And wait! HERE COMES SAMOA JOE! The fans fire up as Joe is finally back! He TOSSES Nick, then he storms up! Kip is the only one who doesn’t know! Kip turns around into CHOPS and JABS! The fans fire up, but Nick returns! Nick runs in, Joe casually steps aside, and the SPLASH hits Kip! Then Joe TOSSES Nick out to his mommy!
SNAP POWERSLAM for Kip! The fans fire up as Joe and Shibata have Kip set up for a PENALTY KICK! Joe, Shibata and Hook have reunited, will they tear The Patriarchy apart?
AEW hears from the Men’s Casino Gauntlet participants.
Roderick Strong tells “JAAAAY… White,” that Roddy should’ve won that #1 spot in the Casino Gauntlet, but he wants White to know that Roddy’s not done with him yet. The Switchblade’s response is that Roddy Strong shoulda-coulda-woulda. If Roddy wanted to win so badly, he should’ve tried harder. As for Wheeler Yuta, he was the one to stop White. So if Yuta wants White’s attention, then fine! He’s got it! As for Adam Cole, he said that match had the best of the best. It had Hangman Page, it had Daniel Garcia, and- Kyle O’Reilly stops Cole there. Danny Garcia? Really? Kyle doesn’t see it. Not everyone is as good as they say they are, Adam.
Garcia himself says people keep saying that Garcia is stretching himself just a little bit thin. If he’s TNT Champion, why’s he in the Continental Classic? Why’s he in a Casino Gauntlet? Garcia wants to fight every single week! So if you want a shot at Garcia’s gold… Cole says The Undisputed Kingdom IS as good as they say they are, and in 2025, they promise us… #LetsGetIt! The Kingdom will get their hands on gold, and that is undisputed! Everyone’s gunning for someone, but who gets what they want? And who gets just what they deserve?
Backstage interview with Jeff Jarrett.
AEW returns as Renee Paquette is with Double J, and she brings up that confrontation between him and MJF. Jarrett said the AEW audience has awoken the passion in him, and that MJF is scared. But then MJF got under Jarrett’s skin, so where do they go from here? Jarrett takes a moment to think, but then Dustin Rhodes steps in! The Natural says what MJF said pissed him off, too. Dustin asks Jarrett, “How many years have we known each other? How many years have we driven up and down these roads, grinding our asses off because of the passion and love for this business? A lot. He doesn’t know a thing about that, and you know that.”
Dustin says MJF’s been in this business a minute, yet he’ll dictate to Jarrett and disrespect him? THAT pisses Dustin off! Dustin is 110% behind Jarrett, and wants Jarrett to fulfill the dream of becoming AEW World Champion. Max doesn’t know everything that guys like Jarrett and Dustin have been through. Knocked down, dragged through s*it, and then gotten back up, because that’s what they do! MJF has no clue! Whatever MJF does to Jarrett, Dustin knows Jarrett’s been through it. Just like Dustin has. But remember this: You’re Jeff Jarrett! A 12-TIME WORLD CHAMPION, and that means something!
Jarrett is the Last Outlaw, and outlaws never die. So please, just remember this. The two of them, they are the very last of their kind. Will this motivation from the dual ROH World Tag Team & ROH World Six Man Tag Champion be fuel on the fire that Jarrett uses to reach the mountaintop?
Mariah May is here!
The Glamour brings her AEW Women’s World Championship to commentary as she prepares to watch the women’s division fight for their shot at her.
AEW Women’s World Championship #1 Contender’s Casino Gauntlet!
The gentlemen had their fun, now the ladies finally get to roll the dice! The first-ever Women’s Casino Gauntlet will send one woman to Grand Slam: Australia, who faces “The Woman From Hell” when AEW goes Down Under?
Kris Statlander is first, a right she earned when she defeated Willow Nightingale and Toni Storm in last week’s Triple Threat. But who starts with her? It’s JAMIE HAYTER! Hayter Hits Hard, but will she punch her ticket to Australia? The bell rings, we’re on the clock, and Mariah thanks commentary for having her. She also asks Taz that now that he’s got a new knee, wanna roll around later? Taz says he is happily married but he’s flattered by the offer. Oh, she meant in the ring. Well, Taz is also retired, so he can’t. Meanwhile, Hayter and Kris tie up, go around, go along the ropes, and the fans duel.
Mariah says Hayter is the best woman to come out of Britain not named Mariah May. The ref counts a ropebreak but Hayter and Kris move off ropes. Hayter headlocks, Kris powers up but can’t pull out as Hayter holds on. Kris tries again, gets free, and they RAM shoulders! The fans cheer as neither woman budges. Hayter runs, RAMS Kris again, then kicks low! Hayter runs, Kris dodges and she runs Hayter over! The fans fire up while Kris flexes, but Hayter stands up. Hayter runs up, Kris avoids a boot but Hayter ducks a roundhouse. Hayter ripcords, Kris ducks the lariat and comes back, but now Hayter dodges!
Both women run in, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Neither woman falls, but then Hayter BOOTS Kris! The fans fire up and Mariah says she might actually prefer fighting someone tonight so she won’t have to fly down to Australia. Hayter CLUBS away on Kris, kicks her down, then brings her up for a suplex. Kris slips free, shoves Hayter, but Hayter rebounds. Hayter ducks a lariat, the countdown is here, but Kris kicks low! FISHERMAN BUSTER! But number three is here, and it’s… MEGAN BAYNE!? Even Mariah is shocked to see “The Megasus” return to AEW after quite the stint in Stardom, GCW, and has even won the HOG Women’s Championship!
Mariah laughs in disbelief, is Bayne even eligible for this match? Where’s her “is All Elite” graphic? Go ask Tony Khan where that tweet is! Bayne still steps into the ring, and she stands face to face with Kris! The fans fire up as the forearms fly! Bayne ROCKS Kris, RAMS her into the corner again and again, then CHOPS! Bayne whips corner to corner, runs up, and SPLASHES! Then she whips again, but Kris reverses! Kris UPPERCUTS Bayne, runs corner to corner, but Bayne LEAPING LARIATS! The fans fire up and Bayne hauls Kris to her feet. Bayne suplexes, Kris fights that to suplex, but Bayne fights back!
Bayne suplexes to FALCON ARROW! Cover, Hayter breaks it! The fans fire up as now Hayter stares Bayne down. Hayter fires forearms, but Bayne is not impressed! Hayter runs, but Bayne kicks her low! Bayne reels Hayter in, suplexes, and she holds Hayter up! The countdown is back, but Hayter counters with a DDT! The fourth woman is here, and it’s… JULIA HART! The Princess of the Black Throne got a win off Hayter not that long ago, and she dares Hayter to come back for more! They brawl at the ramp! The fans fire up as Hayter CLUBS away on Julia, then snap suplexes her on the ramp! Julia writhes, Kris and Bayne brawl ringside, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Mariah is only a little worried, but Hayter CLUBS away on Julia in the ring. Bayne sends Kris into barriers! Hayter and Julia fire fists, then Hayter ROCKS Julia! Hayter whips, Julia reverses and wrenches to STO! Cover, Kris breaks it! Kris drags Julia up but Julia JAWBREAKERS free! Julia fires forearms, then whips, but Kris reverses. Kris runs in at the corner, but Julia STOMPS her down! Julia storms around, goes to the far corner, then runs back in. But Kris hits a SNAP POWERSLAM! Kris drags Julia up, TOSSES her out, and Bayne is there to scoop Julia! SLAM to the floor! Julia writhes but Bayne storms into the ring.
Kris and Bayne meet again, and Bayne pie faces Kris! Kris pie faces back! The pie faces go back and forth, then turn into forearms! Kris and Bayne fire fast ‘n’ furious shots, then Bayne ROKCS Kris! Bayne runs, but Kris ROCKS her! Kris runs, but Bayne follows to ROCK her back! Bayne runs, but Kris UPEPRCUTS her! And CHOPS! And ROCKS! And CHOPS! Repeat! Kris keeps on Bayne again and again, then runs, only for Bayne to fireman’s carry! Kris fights free, ROUNDHOUSES Bayne, then PELES! Kris roars, runs, but gets caught! EXPLODER! Bayne fires up, and Julia POSTS Hayter! Julia stomps away on Hayter, Bayne brings Kris up, and snap suplexes her!
Maximum Carnage returns to single picture as Kris flops out of the ring. Julia CLUBS Hayter, and the countdown is back! Bayne waits on the fifth woman, and it’s… WILLOW NIGHTINGALE! Mariah sighs, but the Babe with the Power steps right to Bayne! Willow BOOTS, but Bayne just frowns. Willow fires forearms, then whips, but Bayne reverses to ROCK Willow! And BOOT her down! Kris returns to waistlock Bayne, but she ducks an elbow! JAWBREAKER, HAYMAKER, then Kris CLUBS away on Bayne! Hayter turns things around on Julia and whips her hard into barriers! Willow & Kris work together to DOUBLE SUPLEX Bayne!
The fans fire up, and Kris & Willow smile as it’s like the old days. Mariah mocks the “friendship” while the two square up. Willow CHOPS Kris, Kris CHOPS back, repeat! The fans “WOO~” as each CHOP echoes out! Willow ducks a chop, shoves Kris, then runs to POUNCE~! PERIOD! The countdown is back already, and the sixth woman is… TONI STORM! The Rockstar “Rookie” is back, and Mariah really hates seeing this. Toni storms in in but willow fireman’s carries! Toni sunset flips, TWO! Willow storms up but into a snapmare! Toni RUNS Willow over, snapmares Julia and runs her over!
Hayter is back, Toni snapmares her to run her over! Then a snapmare and shoulder tackle for Kris! The fans fire up with Toni and Mariah mockingly plays along, “What a great rookie!” But Bayne CLOBBERS Toni! Bayne fireman’s carries Toni, then THROWS her out onto Kris! The fans rally, “She’s a Rookie!” Willow CLOBBERS Bayne! Hayter BOOTS Willow! Julia kicks Hayter to DDT! Willow LARIATS Julia! The fans fire up as Willow stands tall, and she goes to the apron. CROSSBODY onto Bayne! Willow smiles and poses, the fans cheer, and Willow drags Bayne up. Bayne and Willow throw hands, but Kris is on the stage?
The fans fire up as Kris SUPER CANNONBALLS! Down goes Willow & Bayne, and the fans fire up with Kris! But Toni HIP ATTACKS Kris off the apron! Julia BLASTS Toni! Julia and Hayter are all alone, Cincy fires up for “Women’s Wrestling!” but also the countdown! Julia and Hayter fire fast ‘n’ furious fists, but the seventh woman is… HARLEY CAMERON! Mariah sighs again as everyone now will FEEL THE WRATH! Harley runs up to ROCK Julia, then bump her off buckles! Harley goes up, in, and dodges Julia to ENZIGIRI! Cover, Hayter breaks it with a deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! Hayter snarls but Julia runs up to clinch!
Hayter wrenches free, clinches, and HAYT-BREAKER! But Harley rolls Hayter up! TWO!! Hayter escapes, Harley ENZIGIRIS! “FEEL THA WRATH~!” Harley runs, but into a HAYT-BREAKER! Hayter pumps up, for the HAYTER- NO, Harley ducks the lariat! But Julia’s BLACK MIST hits Harley full in the face! Then SUPERKICK for Hayter! Julia runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! But Toni snatches Julia into a cradle! TONI WINS!!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the AEW Women’s World Championship)
Mariah is mockingly happy for “the rookie,” and Toni herself is stunned that she’s getting a world title match in her home country! This is quite the remake of a timeless classic, but will they flip the script on the original? Or will it still be All About Mariah?
AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley w/ The Death Riders VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs!
The last time The Maniac was in the Book of Hobbs, it was AEW Homecoming, and it was for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Moxley didn’t so much win as he did retain, given Hobbs went down with injury rather quickly. But while Moxley traded NJPW’s top title for AEW’s, Hobbs only has a bigger chip on his shoulder. Will Hobbs come through on his promise to make Jon Moxley his b*tch? Or will Moxley make sure his homecoming is a victorious one?
The introductions are made, but Moxley delays getting in the ring so that the rest of the Death Riders can flank the ring! Hobbs sees Pac, he sees Claudio, but then Moxley runs in and CLOBBERS Hobbs! The bell rings, the fans boo, but Moxley fires forearms in a corner! Moxley doesn’t stop as the ref counts, the ref tries to back him off, but Moxley gets in the ref’s face about it. Hobbs storms up to hoist Moxley up! OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Hobbs fires hands on Moxley now, the fans fire up, but the ref counts. Hobbs ROCKS Moxley, then stalks him to a corner. Hobbs CLUBS Moxley in the chest, then stalks him to another corner.
Hobbs pushes Moxley against buckles, CLUBS him again, then paces. The fans rally, Hobbs whips, but Moxley KCIKS and CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Hobbs just scowls, so Moxley fires forearms! Moxley runs, but Hobbs RUNS Moxley over! The fans fire up, but there are some Moxley fans still in Cincy. Hobbs goes out after Moxley and ROCKS him! Moxley dangles over barriers, but Hobbs CLUBS him! The ref wants this in the ring so Hobbs pushes him in. Hobbs storms in, Moxley fires kicks, then fires forearms! Moxley runs, BOOTS Hobbs, and he has Hobbs in the ropes!
Moxley runs, BOOTS Hobbs again, then he runs! Moxley DIVES and hits Hobbs into barriers! Moxley pursues, they go around the timekeeper’s area, and now they brawl in the crowd! The fans fire up, Hobbs CHOPS Moxley, but the ref wants this in the ring! Hobbs pursues Moxley, CLUBS him, then keeps after him. They go back to ringside, Hobbs CLAWS Moxley’s back, then shoves him over barriers! Hobbs stalks Moxley back into the ring, Moxley wants Hobbs to hold on, and then Moxley CLAWS Hobbs’ face! Then he BITES Hobbs’ face! Moxley has Hobbs in a corner and rains down fists! The fans count to TEN, then Moxley flips Hobbs off!
Cincy is all fired up, both for and against Moxley, but Hobbs just glares up at him. Moxley talks trash, but Hobbs carries Moxley from the corner! Moxley fires elbows, but Hobbs RAMS him into buckles! Hobbs puts Moxley up top, climbs up after him, and he pulls on that earring in Moxley’s left ear! Hobbs tells the ref to back off, and then he BITES Moxley’s ear! And then BITES it again! Is he trying to eat the earring?! The ref counts, Hobbs lets off and lets Moxley tumble while fans tell him he’s sick. Moxley staggers up, but Hobbs BLASTS him off the apron! The fans rally while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Hobbs snarls, just a bit of blood in his teeth from biting Moxley. Hobbs paces while Marina Shafir checks on Moxley. Hobbs then goes out the side, storms around the way, and he looms over Moxley. Hobbs whips Moxley into barriers! Moxley tumbles over and into the timekeeper’s area! Hobbs is after Moxley with a rain of fists! The ref reprimands, Hobbs stops and goes back to the ring. Hobbs then goes back out to fetch Moxley. Hobbs BITES the ear again! Moxley pushes Hobbs away and staggers around, that ear definitely bleeding. Hobbs storms up to BITE the ear more! Hobbs is going savage, but Moxley dares him to do more!
Moxley fires a forearm, but Hobbs juts ROCKS Moxley! Moxley staggers away, Hobbs pursues him to the steel steps, and they both go back to the ring. Moxley staggers around a little more, and Hobbs pumps up! Hobbs ROCKS Moxley again! Moxley bounces off ropes then falls over! Hobbs stalks Moxley, drags him up, and he ROCKS Moxley again! Moxley wobbles but stays up, even with that ear bleeding. Moxley fires a forearm, but Hobbs shrugs that off. Moxley fires another forearm, and another, and another! Hobbs ROCKS Moxley again! Moxley falls over, the ref checks him, but Moxley is already rising back up.
Moxley pounds the mat, and he eggs Hobbs on. Hobbs BOOTS Moxley down! Moxley rises, the blood from his ear making more a crimson scarf than a mask. Hobbs BOOTS Moxley again! Moxley roars, so Hobbs BOOTS him again! Maximum Carnage returns to single picture as Moxley rises up. Hobbs BOOTS him, but Moxley SLAPS Hobbs! Hobbs runs, but into a CUTTER! Moxley lured Hobbs into a trap, but both men are down! The fans fire up as Moxley crawls, and Moxley dares Hobbs to bring the fight. Both men stand, Moxley fires a forearm, but Hobbs returns fire! The fans are torn as the forearms go back and forth!
Hobbs runs, Moxley TOSSES him out! Moxley distracts the ref so that Marina can BOOT Hobbs! The fans definitely boo that, but Moxley goes out to drag Hobbs up. Moxley puts Hobbs in, takes aim, and then underhooks Hobbs! Hobbs powers up, breaks free, then CLOBBERS Moxley! Moxley flounders to a corner, the fans rally and duel, and Hobbs feeds off the “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Hobbs runs up to CLOBBER Moxley! Moxley rises, Hobbs LARIATS again! Mox is back up, Hobbs SPLASHES in the corner! Hobbs winds up to fire point-blank LARIATS in the corner again and again! The fans rally, Hobbs stops at the ref’s count.
Hobbs scoops, Moxley slips free! Underhook and- NO, Hobbs scoops Moxley! WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Moxley survives, Marina is relieved, but Hobbs puts Moxley on the top rope. Hobbs climbs, scoops, and lifts Moxley for a SUPER SWINGING POWERSLAM! But Moxley rolls through to have the ARMBAR!! Moxley pulls on the arm, Hobbs endures, and the fans duel even harder! Moxley pulls but Hobbs manages to clasp hands! Hobbs turns and has the ROPEBREAK! Moxley lets go, but then he has Hobbs for a KIMURA int he ropes! The ref counts, Moxley stops and Hobbs crawls to the ramp.
The fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” but this show has to end somehow. Hobbs rises, and WHEELER YUTA BUSAIKU KNEES!! The Decoder finally shows himself and it was at the most opportune time! The fans boo as Yuta then slithers away, and Moxley goes out after Hobbs. Moxley drags Hobbs into the ring, then vows to end this! But Hobbs hits a SPINEBUSTER!! The fans fire up and Hobbs brings down the straps! Hobbs snarls, brings Moxley up into a torture rack, but Moxley slips free! SLEEPER! Hobbs goes to the ropes, BUCKS Moxley, but then Marina SMACKS Hobbs with the title briefcase!!
The fans boo again but Moxley rolls Hobbs up! TWO?!?! Hobbs survives another cheap shot and the fans fire up! Moxley underhooks, PARADIGM SHIFT!! Cover, TWO!??! Moxley is furious but he clamps on the BULLY CHOKE!! Hobbs endures, but he fades out! Moxley wins!!
Winner: Jon Moxley, by submission (still AEW World Champion)
Hobbs lost only because this turned into a 5v1 handicap match! And speaking of, that’s what’s happening again as The Death Riders mug Hobbs! They stomp away, then sit Hobbs up. Claudio has a chair! But Hobbs THROWS Yuta, CHOKES Pac, but Claudio CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg! Claudio pulls the leg brace off while Pac & Mox CHOKE Hobbs! Yuta adds stomps, and Moxley SMASHES the bad leg! Claudio puts the chair around the bad leg, they want to put Hobbs back on the shelf! Claudio STOMPS the chair!! But here comes Rated FTR!! A little too late, unfortunately, and The Death Riders retreat.
Adam Copeland, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood check on Hobbs, but there’s a chance the 12 Man Tag just turned into a 6v5 Handicap Match. Will anyone ever be able to stop Moxley’s reign of terror? Or will the carnage not end with Collision?
My Thoughts:
A great episode for AEW, though I’m not sure on their own claim of “It’s like a PPV on TV!” I only say that because we got the usual TV level shenanigans in a few of these matches. Omega VS Cage was a great match for Omega’s return to AEW, but Omega VS Gabe at WrestleDynasty is a hard act to follow. Great win for Omega, but of course The Don Callis Family beats him up. A little surprised they also got the better of Ospreay, but when it was 4v2, that made sense. I’m sure we’ll get Omega & Ospreay against like, Archer & Cage, that’s a win, and then Omega & Ospreay face Kyle & Konosuke. Maybe that’s another win, maybe not, but it feels like they want Omega VS Konosuke for something big, especially while Konosuke is a double champion.
Very good promo from MVP before the Six Man Tag, but did we need a New York Minute with Jericho? Well, I guess it had to happen some time so Jericho could get his digs in on Rated FTR, but maybe it could’ve been after the Six Man Tag? We got that promo and the Mercedes Mone vignette between MVP’s promo and the Six Man Tag and it seemed like an odd choice. Mone’s promo was still good stuff, and an idea of Mone VS Athena is floating around the fandom. I feel like they’d save that closer to All In: Texas, as Athena is from Texas. That’s months from now but I could still see both Mone and Athena having the belts they have now going into that match.
Great Six Man Tag but I figured the Hurt Syndicate would win. And while we got a good promo from all the different Casino Gauntlet entries, I really hope TK isn’t pivoting away from Garcia VS Shelton for the TNT Championship. Granted, Kyle O’Reilly VS Daniel Garcia would make an awesome one-off. Jay White VS Roddy Strong will also be a really good 1v1 match, but I would think White sticks to going after Yuta and the Death Riders. Very good promo from Ricochet, in that he barely got to say anything because of the Heel heat he’s got. Swerve & Nana getting the drop on Ricochet was good stuff, too, but I have no idea why we’re waiting THREE WEEKS for their match when it won’t even be on Grand Slam: Australia or anything.
Okada VS Ishii for Collision is great stuff, but I don’t understand when that promo they showed happened. Did I somehow miss it last Saturday on Collision? Or was that supposed to be part of tonight’s show that they had to trim for time? And I think I can see why they’d have to trim it: MJF and Jeff Jarrett took too damn long to get to the point. Both guys made good points, but they either played to the crowd too much, or Jarrett was searching for the words to insult MJF back. Dustin having a part was good, too, but I don’t see him factoring into the rest of the story.
Great match from Christian VS Hook, and I suppose the disqualification finish protects both sides. Was Joe out that long for injury? It’s the only thing that would explain why Joe never returned to finish things with Jericho while it was still relevant. Now, Joe, Hook & Shibata are feuding with Patriarchy instead Great stuff with the Women’s Casino Gauntlet, such as Megan Bayne making a great return to AEW. Though I’m sure they could’ve added a couple more entrants to beef this up a bit more. Again, maybe time constraints because of MJF and Jarrett. But in the end, what a clever way to get us back to Mariah VS Toni. There’s literally a month left to build this, I can’t wait to see the promos from “new girl” Toni with “veteran” Mariah.
And of course, a great match from Moxley VS Hobbs, especially with Hobbs going for ear blood. But of course The Death Riders got involved all over the place to screw Hobbs out of that win. At least Hobbs still got to look strong surviving as many cheap tactics as he did. But I really hate the trope of a Face rescue that’s “a little too late.” If Rated FTR was here, and they were seeing this happen, why not get out there before Hobbs’ knee gets chair guillotined? I understand them wanting to put the cliche “pressure” on the Faces for Collision, as Hobbs is the strongest part of that team and now he’s far less than 100%, but c’mon. Also, pretty sure The Death Riders will abandon The Learning Tree to have them lose to Rated FTRunners, as they’re above such a mess of a match.
My Score: 8.7/10
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